Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Asphalt Driveway - Durability? 4May 04, 2018 10:43 am If the base is done properly you shouldn't have any dramas. You want it to be thoroughly compacted by the biggest machine possible. Biggest problem I've seen with asphalt is when it rains heavy the edges start to wash away and then the base underneath begins to wash away so probably ensure good storm water run off and that the water run off is taken away from the asphalt not just run down the side of it. To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9863 Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks 0 10947 |